How far is Dobson, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Dobson, NC to High Point, NC is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.71 mi
01h 06m
Flight
50.24 mi
80.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.24 mi
Kilometers
80.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.71 mi
Kilometers
100.92 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sun, May 24, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Dobson
Mon, May 25, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobson
2026-05-24T22:49
Arrive High Point
Sun, May 24, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dobson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tobaccoville
NC

Village in North Carolina, United States of America

From Dobson
31.3 mi
00h 33m
To High Point
31.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dobson and High Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dobson and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockford Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rockford Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Winston-Salem

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway

    20.5 mi · 23 min · Pilot Mountain Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2130 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1635 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dobson and High Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilot Mountain Parkway
20.5 mi · 33%
I 74 East
16.7 mi · 27%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
12.6 mi · 20%
North Main Street
6.07 mi · 10%
Rockford Street
4.41 mi · 7%
I 40 East
2.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pilot Mountain Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway

20.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tobaccoville
00h 33m from Dobson
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dobson and Patchy Fog near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dobson to High Point?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tobaccoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Dobson and 31.4 miles from High Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dobson and Patchy Fog near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Tobaccoville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tobaccoville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tobaccoville.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

20 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

21 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

45 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

48 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobson and High Point. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.86 km).

Dobson

#1 Dobson

Human settlement in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,534
Coordinates36.3956900, -80.7225700
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
High Point

#2 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-80.722549, 36.395697)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.79 $19.58
Premium $4.78 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $5.62 $12.43 $24.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dobson and High Point. The current time is 22:49:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.